Hello,
Before I start, must inform, I never had used nor build/install a NAS. I currently use a PC AMD FX 8350, 16Gig RAM DDR3 (2400), Asus V-Hero (Motherboard) and Sapphire Nitro R9 390 GPU, had little by little add several HDD's from 2- 4 TB's (8 total), most of them spin at 7200 (all HGST) but lately got 2 that spin at 5600, and all have movies (Except 2 2TB), music and some TV's, etc
Just ordered parts to do a new build (Ryzen) and hope to separate my HTPC (also used for work) and my Work related. So will use the mentioned PC and convert into a Home Nas, had read info in different places and most info I was able to find was to use FreeNas, was about to go there until I just learn it only rely under NZF the one must be via Raid but because all my Drives are not the same + have data, it is impossible for me. Also I'm not sure about all the Glory Raid have, seems it is good for speed but at the long run is more costly and not that reliable only better read/write speed. Then today just learn about OMV and seems it is the solution and if it is, I will need lots of info and guidance, etc
My purpose will be to have something like an extension for all my HDD's, will love to have an OS that I can add something like Emby and/or other apps, let Family and some friends install Emby on their side and let them have access to some of my files, etc
However, I'm very concern in security, must add my VPN, the Emby Connection must be protected (Https), Antivirus.. and once I add my Drives it cannot be formatted because all will have all my data, etc.
Understand, I can use OMV for most of this but after reading and searching, I cannot confirm anything regarding JBOD (understand this should be my approach) with Drives already full of data, so I'm lost. Can it be done ?
If Yes, then How ?
PS: For player in my HTPC I use Kodi w/ Madvr... Also in the set up will like to manage the access to what exactly can use or see.. I.E. Nephew is under age, cannot watch any "R" rated Movies, only "PG", etc. lol
Any info, guidance or advice will be highly appreciated.
Sorry for my ignorance, as mentioned before this will be my 1st time, so I guess I'm a Super Novice for OMV + Nas.
Thanks,
Ralph